A "door" into the mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria—the organelles responsible for energy production in human cells—were once free-living organisms that found their way into early eukaryotic cells over a billion years ago. Since then, they have merged seamlessly with their hosts in a.....»»
Woman who went on the lam with untreated TB is now out of the slammer
After 23 days in jail, she agreed to take her meds and must open her door to officials. Enlarge / Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (credit: Getty | NIH/NIAID) A woman in Tacoma, Washington, with an infamous case of tuberculos.....»»
Research team shows that a cell"s membrane can be reversibly deformed with light
Membranes fulfill a variety of tasks in living cells: for example, they separate the cells from their surroundings and thus protect them. Also, by means of transport proteins they convey the necessary nutrients to the interior. Membranes are also ins.....»»
IKEA"s new motion sensors may play nice with Google Home and Apple HomeKit
IKEA is expanding its smart home lineup with a motion sensor and contact sensor that can tell you if you left the door open......»»
New affordable HomeKit sensors from Ikea are coming soon
Regulatory filings have leaked two new sensors from Ikea that in conjunction with a HomeKit-compatible hub will detect motion or sense if a window or door is open or shut.Ikea is preparing new smart home productsThe company filed the documents with t.....»»
Researchers report on a new technique for cooling membranes with lasers
Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in cooling a small membrane down to temperatures close to absolute zero using only laser light. Such extremely cooled membranes could, for instance, find applications in hig.....»»
New device opens door to storing quantum information as sound waves
Quantum computing, just like traditional computing, needs a way to store the information it uses and processes. On the computer you're using right now, information, whether it be photos of your dog, a reminder about a friend's birthday, or the words.....»»
J.D. Power survey finds vehicle quality keeps getting worse
Technology is more prevalent, which can lead to more problems with new cars and light trucks, and basics such as door handles are getting more challenging, J.D. Power found......»»
Review: Wyze’s Garage Door Controller is IoT garage simplicity
An easy, secure way to make your dumb garage smart. Enlarge / Wyze's controller is a simple way to give a 50-year-old garage door opener an upgrade. (credit: Tim Stevens) The humble garage door opener has gained a lot of.....»»
Fast magnetic imaging with diamond-based quantum sensor technology
Microscopic imaging of magnetic fields, enabled by quantum sensing, allows the measurement of the unique magnetic fingerprint of objects. This opens the door for fundamentally new applications in various fields such as materials testing or biomedicin.....»»
Extreme DNA resolution: Spatially multiplexed single-molecule translocations through a nanopore at controlled speeds
Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore technology, which involves passing a molecule like DNA through a tiny pore in a membrane to measure an ionic curr.....»»
Thread smart lock, Deebot T20 review, & more smart home news
Your hosts discuss a new Thread-enabled interior door knob, review the Deebot T20 Omni, and cover plenty of news on this week's Homekit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderThis week in smart home news, beloved Apple Home accessory maker Eve has been bough.....»»
Researchers report light-controlled transport of biomolecules across the cell membrane
Crossing the membrane is a major challenge on the journey through the cell. Large biomolecules usually benefit from different transport strategies to overcome the lipid bilayer, so the design and synthesis of new carriers is key for the delivery of h.....»»
Aqara launches U100 smart lock with full Apple HomeKit support
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on review with the new Aqara Smart Lock with Home Key
After using the for a few months, I can honestly say that Home Key is now table stakes for all smart locks. It’s no longer enough to just support HomeKit. HomeKit is a software layer for door locks. Home Key support is a game changer in terms of.....»»
Researchers discover a new way to develop drugs without side effects
Have you ever wondered how drugs reach their targets and achieve their function within our bodies? If a drug molecule or a ligand is a message, an inbox is typically a receptor in the cell membrane. One such receptor involved in relaying molecular si.....»»
Elastocaloric cooling system opens door to climate-friendly AC
Air conditioning, refrigeration, and other cooling technologies account for more than 20 percent of today's global energy consumption, while the refrigerants they use have a global warming potential thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide. In.....»»
Ford hires Whirlpool executive Liz Door as chief supply chain officer
The automaker, which saw its suppler relations score plummet in a recent study, said it has hired Liz Door, a sourcing executive at Whirlpool......»»
Cell-membrane coated nanoparticles light up two cancer biomarkers at once to give more complete picture of tumor
Cancer surgeons may soon have a more complete view of tumors during surgery, thanks to new imaging agents that can illuminate multiple biomarkers at once, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The fluorescent nanoparticles, wrap.....»»
Social copying and tipping points mapped on gull population
We've all observed social contagion in humans: When one person laughs, it's hard not to laugh too, or if someone screams "Fire!" in a movie theater, everyone stampedes toward the door......»»
"Ted Lasso" stars aren"t ruling out more from AFC Richmond in the future
"Ted Lasso" started off as a comedy bit, turned into a silly premise for NBC to promote Premier League matches, and eventually became an Apple TV+ darling many of the stars are not ready close the door on.Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso"Unfortunately, th.....»»